How to Style a Boot Room with Antiques
A boot room is one of those spaces that quietly carries the rhythm of everyday life. Boots kicked off after a walk, coats hung up in a hurry, baskets filled with gloves and scarves.
Because it is such a practical room, it can easily become cluttered. But with a few carefully chosen antique pieces, a boot room can feel just as considered and characterful as the rest of the house.
Here are a few simple ways we like to style a boot room with antiques.
A Seat with Character
One of the most useful pieces in a boot room is somewhere to sit while putting on or taking off shoes.
In our boot room we use an antique bobbin bench, but a single bobbin stool works just as beautifully. The turned wood adds warmth and texture, while still remaining practical for everyday use.
Antique wood pieces tend to feel softer and more welcoming than newly made furniture, especially in rooms where muddy boots and coats come and go throughout the day.
An antique bobbin bench, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, each bench retains its original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character.
Suitable for use in the hallway, at the foot of a bed, or as an accent piece beneath artwork.
This bobbin bench is in lovely antique condition. The seat shows a little wear from age (a broken strand and a darker spot) whilst the wood is in beautiful shape, rich in character with that time-worn patina only antique pieces can offer. At some point two of the stretchers have been removed, leaving a mark on the legs.
101cm width
43cm depth
67cm height
38cm seat height
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin stool in classic proportions, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, she retains her original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character.
Ideal as a hallway stool, bedside table, child’s chair or accent piece.
Width: 42 cm
Total height: 70 cm
Seat height: 38 cm
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin stool in classic proportions, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, she retains her original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character.
All bobbin stools can be painted in one of five paint colours, or custom colours on request.
Width: 42 cm
Total height: 65 cm
Seat height: 35 cm
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin stool in classic proportions, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, she retains her original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character.
All bobbin stools can be painted in one of five paint colours, or custom colours on request.
Width: 39,5 cm
Total height: 70,5 cm
Seat height: 41 cm
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin stool in classic proportions, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, she retains her original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character.
All bobbin stools can be painted in one of five paint colours, or custom colours on request.
Width: 42 cm
Total height: 66 cm
Seat height: 38 cm
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin armchair on the larger side, making it easy to place throughout the home as a functional chair. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, each chair retains its original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
48cm width
94cm height
46cm seat height
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin side table in classic proportions, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, he retains his original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
54cm width
54cm deep
66cm hight
Please note: as with all antique items, small imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece. Laurent has two cracks in the top as shown on the photo’s.
A hand painted green antique bobbin stool in classic proportions, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, she retains her original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
Ideal as a hallway stool, bedside table, child’s chair or accent piece.
Width: 41 cm
Total height: 67 cm
Seat height: 39 cm
Please note: as with all antique items, imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin bench, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, each bench retains its original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
Suitable for use in the hallway, at the foot of a bed, or as an accent piece beneath artwork.
This bobbin bench is in great antique condition. The seat and wood are in beautiful shape, rich in character with that time-worn patina only antique pieces can offer.
90cm width
45cm depth
69cm height
40cm seat height
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin stool in classic proportions, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, she retains her original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character.
All bobbin stools can be painted in one of five paint colours, or custom colours on request.
Width: 41 cm
Total height: 70 cm
Seat height: 40 cm
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin bench, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, each bench retains its original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
Suitable for use in the hallway, at the foot of a bed, or as an accent piece beneath artwork.
This bobbin bench is in great antique condition. The seat and wood are in beautiful shape, rich in character with that time-worn patina only antique pieces can offer. Bastien has previously been repaired with a screw, shown in the pictures.
102cm width
44cm depth
69cm height
34cm seat height
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin side table in classic proportions, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, she retains her original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character.
Suitable as a side table beside the sofa, in the hallway, or as a bedside table.
58cm width
71cm height
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin side table in classic proportions, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, she retains her original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
Suitable as a side table beside the sofa, in the hallway, or as a bedside table.
49cm width
71cm height
Please note: as with all antique items, imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin side table in classic proportions, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, he retains his original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
60cm width
60cm deep
73cm hight
Please note: as with all antique items, small imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece. Laurent has two cracks in the top as shown on the photo’s.
An antique bobbin chair, easy to place throughout the home as a functional chair. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, each chair retains its original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
Cecilia makes a perfect pair with bobbin armchair Eleanor.
48cm width
94cm height
46cm seat height
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin armchair, easy to place throughout the home as a functional chair. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, each chair retains its original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
56cm width
98cm height
46cm seat height
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin armchair on the larger side, making it easy to place throughout the home as a functional chair. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, each chair retains its original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
54cm width
105cm height
48cm seat height
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin armchair in a well-balanced, standard size that fits comfortably in most spaces and is easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, each chair retains its original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
57cm width
105cm height
48,5cm seat height
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
A bobbin armchair, well over a century old, with the kind of proportions that work almost anywhere in the house.
She has kept her original wood and her patina, and the small marks that come with a hundred years of use. A touch unsteady these days, if we're honest. Which is why she's better suited to sitting quietly than being sat on — holding a stack of books in the living room, or a thrown-over cardigan in the bedroom.
56cm width
95cm height
44cm seat height
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin armchair with a lower seat height than standard chairs, making it easy to place throughout the home and suitable for children. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, each chair retains its original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
56cm width
82,5cm height
37,5cm seat height
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin bench, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, each bench retains its original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
Suitable for use in the hallway, at the foot of a bed, or as an accent piece beneath artwork.
Benji is in good overall condition. Showing gentle signs of age and use. The seat displays a touch of wear consistent with its history. At some point, parts of the wood appear to have been lightly misted with a metallic gold paint, visible in the photo’s.
119,5cm width
44cm depth
71,5cm height
38,5cm seat height
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin bench, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, each bench retains its original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
Suitable for use in the hallway, at the foot of a bed, or as an accent piece beneath artwork.
This bobbin bench is in lovely antique condition. The seat is still perfect and the wood is in beautiful shape, rich in character with that time-worn patina only antique pieces can offer. The bench has a slight wiggle from side to side, but is perfectly sturdy to sit on when putting shoes on and off.
109cm width
44cm depth
56cm height
38cm seat height
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin stool in classic proportions, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, she retains her original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
Ideal as a hallway stool, bedside table, child’s chair or accent piece.
All bobbin stools can be painted in one of five paint colours, or custom colours on request.
Width: 43 cm
Total height: 68 cm
Seat height: 40 cm
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin stool in classic proportions, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, she retains her original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
Ideal as a hallway stool, bedside table, child’s chair or accent piece.
All bobbin stools can be painted in one of five paint colours, or custom colours on request.
Width: 44,5 cm
Total height: 77,5 cm
Seat height: 43,5 cm
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece. With Colette, one leg seems to have been broken once upon a time and fixed with glue and a hose clamp as shown in the image.
An antique bobbin stool in classic proportions, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, she retains her original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
Ideal as a hallway stool, bedside table, child’s chair or accent piece.
All bobbin stools can be painted in one of five paint colours, or custom colours on request.
Width: 43 cm
Total height: 67,5 cm
Seat height: 38 cm
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece. Harper is priced lower than the other stools due to a bit of rust discolouration on this seat.
An antique bobbin stool in classic proportions, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, she retains her original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character.
All bobbin stools can be painted in one of five paint colours, or custom colours on request.
Width: 44 cm
Total height: 65 cm
Seat height: 35 cm
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
A hand painted red antique bobbin stool in classic proportions, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind.
Width: 43 cm
Total height: 70 cm
Seat height: 40 cm
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin side table easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, he retains his original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
Due to it’s lower size, Bowie is ideal for next to a sofa or chair.
63cm width
42,5cm deep
39cm hight
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin side table, slightly bigger than the others but easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, she retains her original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Louis has a slight bow in the table top. Visible in the photographs — further images available on request.
Suitable as a side table beside the sofa, in the hallway, or as a bedside table.
60cm width
70cm height
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An Unexpected Antique Detail
Another piece we love in our boot room is an antique coat rack from an old Danish train.
It was originally designed for practicality, but the aged metal and simple hooks bring a quiet industrial charm to the space. Small finds like these are wonderful because they combine function and history in a way modern fittings rarely do.
Even a very practical space becomes more interesting when one or two unexpected antique pieces are introduced.
A Better Way to Store Cleaning Supplies
Boot rooms often end up housing cleaning supplies as well, which can quickly become chaotic inside deep cupboards.
To keep everything visible and organised, we created a bespoke wooden rack that fits exactly inside one of our cabinets. The shelves are deep enough to hold bottles and brushes upright, so nothing disappears at the back of the cupboard.
Instead of rummaging through a cluttered cabinet, everything is visible at a glance.
It is a small detail, but one that makes the room far more practical — and surprisingly satisfying to use every day.
A Practical Room That Still Feels Beautiful
Boot rooms may be designed for practicality, but that does not mean they have to feel purely functional.
A simple antique bench, a characterful coat rack or a thoughtfully designed storage solution can transform the room into something that feels both organised and welcoming — a small but important part of the home.
An antique bobbin bench, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, each bench retains its original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character.
Suitable for use in the hallway, at the foot of a bed, or as an accent piece beneath artwork.
This bobbin bench is in great antique condition. The seat and wood are in beautiful shape, rich in character with that time-worn patina only antique pieces can offer.
108,5cm width
45cm depth
70cm height
39cm seat height
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.